BOSTON – Lexiato Cambium Learning Group Brand, has selected the 118 winners of its inaugural Lexia LETRS Reading Science Scholarship Competition. The winners are K-5 educators in 26 states. Each will receive a grant that will provide them with no-cost access to the award-winning LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning program.
To enter the grant competition, applicants created short videos (60 seconds or less) explaining how LETRS would help transform their teaching. A panel of judges carefully reviewed each applicant's entry to select the winners.
“These requests submitted by teachers showed their enthusiasm for science-based reading instruction and a deep desire to learn the 'why' and 'how' behind the way we all learn to read, spell, and achieve. reading comprehension,” said Lexia President Nick Gaehde. “We have every confidence that they will use what they learn in LETRS to transform their teaching.”
LETRS professional learning is a two-year literacy-focused course that provides teachers with in-depth knowledge to be language and literacy experts in the science of reading. Developed by Dr. Louisa Moats and leaders in the literacy field, LETRS is used by educators in 47 states and teaches the skills necessary to master the fundamentals of reading and writing instruction: phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written language.
“LETRS distills decades of evidence-based research on classroom instruction that drives literacy success for students of all abilities,” Gaehde continued. “We are excited to help 118 more elementary educators gain this much-needed knowledge. When educators gain a deep understanding of the processes and science behind effective reading instruction, everyone wins. We hope to hold this contest again next year.”
For a list of contest winners, click here.
About Lexia
Lexia®, a brand of Cambium Learning Group, is a leader in the science of reading-based solutions. For 40 years, the company has focused on preschool through 12th grade literacy and today offers solutions for students and educators. With a comprehensive professional learning offering, curriculum and integrated assessment, Lexia helps more students read, write and speak with confidence. For more information visit www.lexialearning.com.
About Cambium Learning Group
Cambium Learning Group is the education building blocks company providing award-winning educational technology and services for K-12 educators and students. With an intentional collection of respected global brands, Cambium serves as a leader, helping millions of educators and students feel more seen, valued, and supported every day. In everything it does, the company focuses on the most essential elements for educational success, offering simpler, safer solutions that make a significant difference right now.
For more information, visit www.cambiumlearning.com or follow Cambium on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. The Cambium family of brands includes: Cambium Assessment, Lexia®, Learning AZ®, Voyager Sopris Learning®, ExploreLearning®, Time4Learning® and Kurzweil Education®.
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